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p is six times as large as q. The per cent that q is less than p, is
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83 1 % 3 - 70%
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63 1 % 3 - 50%
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Correct Option: A
If a number is x% more than other, then the other number is less than the first number by
| × 100% | 100 |
∴ Required answer
| = | × 100 = | × 100 | ||
| 100 + 500 | 600 |
| = | = 83 | |||
| 3 | 3 |
Method 2 : Let q = x, p = 6x.
p – q = 6x – x = 5x
| In % = | × 100 = 83 | % | ||
| 6x | 3 |
